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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 05:30 PM
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I am looking for suggestions for a cold weather one or two piece suit to wear over my clothes while commuting to work, temperatures in the 20s to 40s, thank you.
 
Old Dec 15, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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Dickies or Carhartt insulated bibs.
 
Old Dec 15, 2013 | 06:22 PM
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I have carhart insulated bibs an my jacket. I am good into the lower 20'S. Schmidt from tractor supply are also good. Make sure to get a pair that has zipper to knee or to thigh, easier to get on an off. Whatever you are in the waist get the next size larger.
 
Old Dec 15, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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I wear a bib style snowmobile suit, a sweatshirt, gloves, warm jacket, full face with a neck cover ( kinda like a dickie) and above all else 2 pairs of socks with warn boots.

The soft lowers and fork baffle help
 
Old Dec 15, 2013 | 08:59 PM
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Insulated Walls Bib so far good down to 19*

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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 10:12 PM
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Heated chaps and jacket liners. Heated gloves and innersoles.
 
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1st gear thermo suit. was cheap and works just fine in the 30's. doesnt get any colder than that around here.
 
Old Dec 16, 2013 | 12:40 AM
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A two piece will keep you warmer as long as there are no spaces open for air to get in. Reason being, if you're wearing a jacket and bibs, your upper torso is covered with double layer protection. Also usually easier to get on and off.
 
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I wear two piece. Easier to get on and off and if it gets warm you can wear only part of it. Two piece rain suit too, because it goes on faster when on the side of the road in an impending storm.
 
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Two piece here also. Carhart bibs and jacket. Don't need the Carharts in afternnoons but still need a jacket.
 



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